HR Coordinator - Employee Relations

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Training in ER and labour law

Wellness resources

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit seeks an HR Coordinator with a focus on Employee Relations to support a fair workplace environment. You will assist with employee concerns, grievances, and HR investigations, working closely with the HR Manager to ensure policy adherence and lawful practice.

The role emphasizes documentation, training program support, and confidentiality in handling sensitive employee matters within a South African context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Law, or a related field.
• 2–4 years experience in an HR support or coordination role, with exposure to employee relations.
• Solid understanding of South African labour legislation and ER best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and documenting employee relations issues, grievances, and disciplinary processes.
• Support HR investigations, ensuring thoroughness, fairness, and confidentiality.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers on HR policies and procedures related to employee conduct and performance.
• Help maintain accurate records of employee relations activities and outcomes.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of employee relations training programs.
• Liaise with legal counsel when necessary on complex employee relations matters.

Skills

Communication

Listening

Conflict resolution

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Law or related field

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and empathetic HR Coordinator with a focus on Employee Relations to join their team in Nelspruit. This role is critical in supporting a positive and fair workplace environment by assisting with the management of employee concerns, grievances, and HR investigations. You will work closely with the HR Manager to ensure adherence to company policies and South African labour laws, contributing to a harmonious employee relations climate. This is a great opportunity to build expertise in a crucial HR domain.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and documenting employee relations issues, grievances, and disciplinary processes.


• Support HR investigations, ensuring thoroughness, fairness, and confidentiality.


• Provide guidance to employees and managers on HR policies and procedures related to employee conduct and performance.


• Help maintain accurate records of employee relations activities and outcomes.


• Contribute to the development and delivery of employee relations training programs.


• Liaise with legal counsel when necessary on complex employee relations matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Law, or a related field.


• 2-4 years of experience in an HR support or coordination role, with exposure to employee relations.


• Solid understanding of South African labour legislation and ER best practices.


• Excellent communication, listening, and conflict resolution skills.


• High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism.


• Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and regular performance evaluations.


• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement savings benefits.


• Opportunities for specialized training in employee relations and labour law.


• Supportive and professional work environment in Nelspruit.


• Access to employee wellness resources and programs.